Indiana Worker’sCompensation Conference

Continuing Education• PHR and SPHR Recertification Credit has been approved

by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).• This seminar is good for one credit toward your Indiana

Chamber HR Specialist Certificate completion.• This seminar is good for one credit toward your Indiana

Chamber Safety Compliance Specialist Certificate completion.

Location InformationIndiana Chamber Conference Center, PNC Center115 W. Washington St., 8th Floor, South TowerIndianapolis, IN 46204

Hotel InformationFor overnight rooms, please contact the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis at (317) 632-1234. The Hyatt is conveniently located in the same building as the Indiana Chamber Conference Center. For the discounted room rate, please request the Indiana Chamber volume account, corporate ID #55737 (subject to availability).

Cancellation PolicyAll cancellations must be received in writing. A $25 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations received after February 16, 2012, will be issued a credit certificate, less a $25 processing fee. Credits can be used toward any future Indiana Chamber conference(s) for up to one year. Credit is fully transferable. Substitutions are welcome at any time, but requested in advance of the conference.

Indiana Chamber HR HelplineWhen members of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce were recently polled regarding their benefits, the overwhelming majority indicated that the most valuable benefit of their membership is the Indiana Chamber HR Helpline!

The HR Helpline offers FREE consulting from George Raymond, the Chamber’s vice president, human resources and labor relations, that can save your company thousands of dollars in potential non-compliance penalties, fines and lawsuits.

HR Helpline – (317) 264-6884

This confidential resource can answer your questions on employment law and human resources issues, including hiring and firing, FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA and worker’s and unemployment compensation. If you are already a member, be sure to take advantage of this free benefit. If your company is not a member and would like information on how to join the Indiana Chamber, contact Lauren Creamer at (317) 264-3793.

115 West Washington, Suite 850SIndianapolis, IN 46204www.indianachamber.com

March 1, 2012 • Indiana Chamber Conference Center, Indianapolis

Registration FormWoRkER’S compENSatIoN coNFERENcEmaRcH 1, 2012

1. Attendee Information (Please Print or Type) copy form for additional registrants.

Organization Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State ___________________________________________ ZIP ___________________________________________________

Approving Manager (Name) __________________________________________________________________________________ (E-mail) ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ( ) _________________________________________________________________________________ Fax ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________________

Special Accessibility or Dietary Needs? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Registration Feesr Bill me

r Check enclosed (payable to Indiana Chamber of Commerce)

r VISA r MasterCard r American Express

# _____________________________________________________________________________ Exp. __________________________________

Signature x __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

contact: Indiana chamber address: Indianapolis, IN 46204 phone: (317) 264-6885 or (800) 824-6885 Fax: (317) 264-6855 E-mail: seminars@indianachamber.com Web site: www.indianachamber.com

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

paIDIndianapolis, INPermit No. 159

this conference is part of the 2012 Human Resource training Series and is proudly sponsored by:

Practical tips to control

your worker’s compensation

exposure and costs

3. Registration Informationr $329 – List pricer $299 – Indiana chamber member Discounted priceGroup discount! Send one and get the second half off!

An income tax deduction may be allowed for educational expenses incurred to maintain or improve professional skills.

Indianapolis

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Why you should attendThe Indiana Chamber strives to provide the Indiana business community with timely information to ensure your company is up-to-date in all realms of business. Worker’s compensation is no different. This confusing and oft-abused statute is one your HR department needs to be familiar with in order to stay in compliance. Because of this, we have updated the 2012 agenda to include even more pertinent information.

New for 2012:• How to manage injuries and keep workers

productive• How to create and use a functional job description (FJD)• Using FJDs to better manage claims• Tactics for identifying, handling and preventing

problem claimants in WC• A surgeon’s perspective on workplace hand injuries

Also included are the previous popular topics, “Indiana worker’s comp case law update,” and “How worker’s comp interacts with other laws like FMLA and ADA.”

Who should attend:• Human resource and personnel directors• Worker’s compensation consultants• Safety coordinators• Risk managers• Benefits administrators• Safety and health directors and managers• Health care providers• Nurse case managers• Claims handlers• Anyone involved in controlling the costs of worker’s

compensation

8:30 a.m. Registration and continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Indiana case Law Update Worker’s compensation law is comprised of

three parts: statute, board policies and court decisions. In 2011, the state legislature amended the Worker’s Compensation Statute. Now, Indiana legislators are examining the disparity between Indiana’s worker’s compensation benefits and those of surrounding states. Come learn how last year’s changes and current legislative developments impact Indiana employers. These issues and key cases concerning the Worker’s Compensation Act will be addressed.

Ken Siepman, Shareholder and Matt Kelley, Associate, Ogletree Deakins

9:45 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. managing Injuries and keeping Workers productive

This session will cover the management of transitional duty/light duty programs. Keys for keeping workers at work will include use of functional job descriptions, protective limitations and job rotation. Working examples will be given to highlight the process and outcome for these decisions.

Sheila Denman, MA, MS, PT, Senior Vice President, ATI Worksite Solutions

11:30 a.m. Lunch (provided)

12:15 p.m. How Wc Involves other Laws Such as FmLa and aDa

In nearly every case in which an employee is absent from work due to a work-related injury, FMLA issues arise. Similarly, in light of the recent amendments to the ADA, many employees who suffer work-related injuries may also have disabilities under the ADA that employers must reasonably accommodate. This session will provide guidance in working through the ADA, FMLA and worker’s compensation maze.

Ken Siepman

1:00 p.m. Justifying the Development of Functional Job Descriptions: Building a compelling argument

Attendees will receive every tool they need to justify the need for internal functional job descriptions (FJDs). This is a “how-to” session for those who know they need FJDs, but just cannot find the time or money to get them done.

Sheila Denman

2:00 p.m. How claims are Better managed When Functional Job Descriptions are available

Learn how professional claims managers maximize the outcomes for both the employer and injured worker by working closely with partners in the industry to assist employers in creating, maintaining and fully utilizing a working environment that constantly meets the needs of the employees while bolstering productivity. This trend toward understanding the physical requirements of each job, and making proper placements is a valuable tool in the new and emerging workplace.

Sandy Fralich, JWF Specialty Company

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. Hand Injuries occurring in the Workplace: a Surgeon’s perspective

A worker’s hands are vital for performing specific work tasks, and they may be exposed to more risk and potential hazard than other parts of the body. According to industry statistics, hand injuries represent nearly one-third of all reported workplace injuries. Annually, hand injuries account for approximately 90 million days of restricted work activity and 16 million days of missed work. This presentation will discuss the different types of work-related hand injuries and conditions, the accurate diagnosis and care of these injuries, the rehabilitation process and return-to-work parameters. Additionally, the presentation will discuss common hazards found in the workplace, and will offer suggestions and preventive measures that employers may use to protect working hands.

Dr. Kevin R. Knox, Surgeon, Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

3:45 p.m. Watching the Detectives An overview of the pitfalls, circumstances and

special tactics for identifying, handling and even preventing problem claimants in worker’s compensation.

Sandy Fralich

4:30 p.m. adjourn

Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference – March 1, 2012

To Register: ( Call (800) 824-6885 • 7 Fax (317) 264-6855 • 8 www.indianachamber.com

Your SpeakersSheila Denman, ma, mS, pt, is the Senior Vice President of ATI Worksite Solutions. She is responsible for consulting, training and instructional materials design for programs intended to enhance the systems that make up the work environment. Her primary focuses are ergonomic systems and work processes, injury prevention/intervention management strategies, physical abilities testing, safe worker behavior and return to work. Over the past decade, Sheila has developed and implemented fully integrated ergonomics and injury intervention programs utilized by national companies to protect/educate their employees and reduce the cost of worker’s compensation by taking ownership of their risk.

Sandy Fralich is senior account executive at JWF Specialty. She is currently consulting with Indiana’s largest employers and municipalities to create efficient and economically sound liability, worker’s compensation and disability programs, providing the essential tools for risk management and loss control. Sandy has consulted with the Indiana General Assembly on numerous legislative proposals and made recommendations for amendments and on the passage of several worker’s compensation bills. She is a professional speaker/trainer with extensive experience in worker’s compensation educational presentations for employer groups, including large employers; human resource professionals; risk managers; attorneys; insurance professionals; and other various industry groups.

matt kelley is an Associate at Ogletree Deakins. Matt received his J.D. from the Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law in 2008. While attending I.U. Kelley served as the Executive Notes Editor of the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies and competed in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Matt also holds a master’s degree in Russian Studies from I.U. Matt currently handles a wide array of employment and labor law issues, while specializing in the area of traditional labor law, working with employers on a variety of traditional labor issues.

Dr. kevin knox, m.D. is a surgeon at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He was an Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center fellow in 2010 and became the first plastic surgeon to join the practice in 2011. Dr. Knox’s specialty interests include upper extremity and microvascular surgery. He is also very involved in medical volunteerism and has participated in numerous surgical missions to Bangladesh and Nicaragua. Dr. Knox continues to be actively involved in scientific research and writing. He has written and published scientific articles, book chapters, scientific abstracts and has given presentations at local, national, and international conferences. He is enthusiastic about his role as an educator in the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center fellowship program.

ken Siepman is a Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins. For nearly 20 years, Siepman has represented and advised private and public employers on a wide array of labor and employment issues. He regularly serves as lead counsel for employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and with administrative agencies such as the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, and the Indiana and United States Departments of Labor. He also works with employers to develop employment applications, contracts, personnel policies and handbooks, non-compete agreements, severance agreements and other employment-related documents.

Why you should attendThe Indiana Chamber strives to provide the Indiana business community with timely information to ensure your company is up-to-date in all realms of business. Worker’s compensation is no different. This confusing and oft-abused statute is one your HR department needs to be familiar with in order to stay in compliance. Because of this, we have updated the 2012 agenda to include even more pertinent information.

New for 2012:• How to manage injuries and keep workers

productive• How to create and use a functional job description (FJD)• Using FJDs to better manage claims• Tactics for identifying, handling and preventing

problem claimants in WC• A surgeon’s perspective on workplace hand injuries

Also included are the previous popular topics, “Indiana worker’s comp case law update,” and “How worker’s comp interacts with other laws like FMLA and ADA.”

Who should attend:• Human resource and personnel directors• Worker’s compensation consultants• Safety coordinators• Risk managers• Benefits administrators• Safety and health directors and managers• Health care providers• Nurse case managers• Claims handlers• Anyone involved in controlling the costs of worker’s

compensation

8:30 a.m. Registration and continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Indiana case Law Update Worker’s compensation law is comprised of

three parts: statute, board policies and court decisions. In 2011, the state legislature amended the Worker’s Compensation Statute. Now, Indiana legislators are examining the disparity between Indiana’s worker’s compensation benefits and those of surrounding states. Come learn how last year’s changes and current legislative developments impact Indiana employers. These issues and key cases concerning the Worker’s Compensation Act will be addressed.

Ken Siepman, Shareholder and Matt Kelley, Associate, Ogletree Deakins

9:45 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. managing Injuries and keeping Workers productive

This session will cover the management of transitional duty/light duty programs. Keys for keeping workers at work will include use of functional job descriptions, protective limitations and job rotation. Working examples will be given to highlight the process and outcome for these decisions.

Sheila Denman, MA, MS, PT, Senior Vice President, ATI Worksite Solutions

11:30 a.m. Lunch (provided)

12:15 p.m. How Wc Involves other Laws Such as FmLa and aDa

In nearly every case in which an employee is absent from work due to a work-related injury, FMLA issues arise. Similarly, in light of the recent amendments to the ADA, many employees who suffer work-related injuries may also have disabilities under the ADA that employers must reasonably accommodate. This session will provide guidance in working through the ADA, FMLA and worker’s compensation maze.

Ken Siepman

1:00 p.m. Justifying the Development of Functional Job Descriptions: Building a compelling argument

Attendees will receive every tool they need to justify the need for internal functional job descriptions (FJDs). This is a “how-to” session for those who know they need FJDs, but just cannot find the time or money to get them done.

Sheila Denman

2:00 p.m. How claims are Better managed When Functional Job Descriptions are available

Learn how professional claims managers maximize the outcomes for both the employer and injured worker by working closely with partners in the industry to assist employers in creating, maintaining and fully utilizing a working environment that constantly meets the needs of the employees while bolstering productivity. This trend toward understanding the physical requirements of each job, and making proper placements is a valuable tool in the new and emerging workplace.

Sandy Fralich, JWF Specialty Company

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. Hand Injuries occurring in the Workplace: a Surgeon’s perspective

A worker’s hands are vital for performing specific work tasks, and they may be exposed to more risk and potential hazard than other parts of the body. According to industry statistics, hand injuries represent nearly one-third of all reported workplace injuries. Annually, hand injuries account for approximately 90 million days of restricted work activity and 16 million days of missed work. This presentation will discuss the different types of work-related hand injuries and conditions, the accurate diagnosis and care of these injuries, the rehabilitation process and return-to-work parameters. Additionally, the presentation will discuss common hazards found in the workplace, and will offer suggestions and preventive measures that employers may use to protect working hands.

Dr. Kevin R. Knox, Surgeon, Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

3:45 p.m. Watching the Detectives An overview of the pitfalls, circumstances and

special tactics for identifying, handling and even preventing problem claimants in worker’s compensation.

Sandy Fralich

4:30 p.m. adjourn

Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference – March 1, 2012

To Register: ( Call (800) 824-6885 • 7 Fax (317) 264-6855 • 8 www.indianachamber.com

Your SpeakersSheila Denman, ma, mS, pt, is the Senior Vice President of ATI Worksite Solutions. She is responsible for consulting, training and instructional materials design for programs intended to enhance the systems that make up the work environment. Her primary focuses are ergonomic systems and work processes, injury prevention/intervention management strategies, physical abilities testing, safe worker behavior and return to work. Over the past decade, Sheila has developed and implemented fully integrated ergonomics and injury intervention programs utilized by national companies to protect/educate their employees and reduce the cost of worker’s compensation by taking ownership of their risk.

Sandy Fralich is senior account executive at JWF Specialty. She is currently consulting with Indiana’s largest employers and municipalities to create efficient and economically sound liability, worker’s compensation and disability programs, providing the essential tools for risk management and loss control. Sandy has consulted with the Indiana General Assembly on numerous legislative proposals and made recommendations for amendments and on the passage of several worker’s compensation bills. She is a professional speaker/trainer with extensive experience in worker’s compensation educational presentations for employer groups, including large employers; human resource professionals; risk managers; attorneys; insurance professionals; and other various industry groups.

matt kelley is an Associate at Ogletree Deakins. Matt received his J.D. from the Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law in 2008. While attending I.U. Kelley served as the Executive Notes Editor of the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies and competed in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Matt also holds a master’s degree in Russian Studies from I.U. Matt currently handles a wide array of employment and labor law issues, while specializing in the area of traditional labor law, working with employers on a variety of traditional labor issues.

Dr. kevin knox, m.D. is a surgeon at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He was an Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center fellow in 2010 and became the first plastic surgeon to join the practice in 2011. Dr. Knox’s specialty interests include upper extremity and microvascular surgery. He is also very involved in medical volunteerism and has participated in numerous surgical missions to Bangladesh and Nicaragua. Dr. Knox continues to be actively involved in scientific research and writing. He has written and published scientific articles, book chapters, scientific abstracts and has given presentations at local, national, and international conferences. He is enthusiastic about his role as an educator in the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center fellowship program.

ken Siepman is a Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins. For nearly 20 years, Siepman has represented and advised private and public employers on a wide array of labor and employment issues. He regularly serves as lead counsel for employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and with administrative agencies such as the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, and the Indiana and United States Departments of Labor. He also works with employers to develop employment applications, contracts, personnel policies and handbooks, non-compete agreements, severance agreements and other employment-related documents.

Indiana Worker’sCompensation Conference

Continuing Education• PHR and SPHR Recertification Credit has been approved

by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).• This seminar is good for one credit toward your Indiana

Chamber HR Specialist Certificate completion.• This seminar is good for one credit toward your Indiana

Chamber Safety Compliance Specialist Certificate completion.

Location InformationIndiana Chamber Conference Center, PNC Center115 W. Washington St., 8th Floor, South TowerIndianapolis, IN 46204

Hotel InformationFor overnight rooms, please contact the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis at (317) 632-1234. The Hyatt is conveniently located in the same building as the Indiana Chamber Conference Center. For the discounted room rate, please request the Indiana Chamber volume account, corporate ID #55737 (subject to availability).

Cancellation PolicyAll cancellations must be received in writing. A $25 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations received after February 16, 2012, will be issued a credit certificate, less a $25 processing fee. Credits can be used toward any future Indiana Chamber conference(s) for up to one year. Credit is fully transferable. Substitutions are welcome at any time, but requested in advance of the conference.

Indiana Chamber HR HelplineWhen members of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce were recently polled regarding their benefits, the overwhelming majority indicated that the most valuable benefit of their membership is the Indiana Chamber HR Helpline!

The HR Helpline offers FREE consulting from George Raymond, the Chamber’s vice president, human resources and labor relations, that can save your company thousands of dollars in potential non-compliance penalties, fines and lawsuits.

HR Helpline – (317) 264-6884

This confidential resource can answer your questions on employment law and human resources issues, including hiring and firing, FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA and worker’s and unemployment compensation. If you are already a member, be sure to take advantage of this free benefit. If your company is not a member and would like information on how to join the Indiana Chamber, contact Lauren Creamer at (317) 264-3793.

115 West Washington, Suite 850SIndianapolis, IN 46204www.indianachamber.com

March 1, 2012 • Indiana Chamber Conference Center, Indianapolis

Registration FormWoRkER’S compENSatIoN coNFERENcEmaRcH 1, 2012

1. Attendee Information (Please Print or Type) copy form for additional registrants.

Organization Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State ___________________________________________ ZIP ___________________________________________________

Approving Manager (Name) __________________________________________________________________________________ (E-mail) ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ( ) _________________________________________________________________________________ Fax ( ) ___________________________________________________________________________________

Special Accessibility or Dietary Needs? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Registration Feesr Bill me

r Check enclosed (payable to Indiana Chamber of Commerce)

r VISA r MasterCard r American Express

# _____________________________________________________________________________ Exp. __________________________________

Signature x __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

contact: Indiana chamber address: Indianapolis, IN 46204 phone: (317) 264-6885 or (800) 824-6885 Fax: (317) 264-6855 E-mail: seminars@indianachamber.com Web site: www.indianachamber.com

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

paIDIndianapolis, INPermit No. 159

this conference is part of the 2012 Human Resource training Series and is proudly sponsored by:

Practical tips to control

your worker’s compensation

exposure and costs

3. Registration Informationr $329 – List pricer $299 – Indiana chamber member Discounted priceGroup discount! Send one and get the second half off!

An income tax deduction may be allowed for educational expenses incurred to maintain or improve professional skills.

Indianapolis

Career Consultants